Listen To The Music

by The Doobie Brothers
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Lyrics

(E)Don’t you feel it grow in’ bet ter day by (A)day,

peo ple in the coun get tin’ read y for the (C#m)news.

Some are (B)hap py,

some are (A)sad.

Oh, we got to let the mu sic (E)play.

And What the peo ple need to you is a way to make (A)’em smile,

it ain’t so hard to do if you know how.

Got ta get a (B)mes sage,

get it on (A)through,

oh, now ma ma’s go’n’ to af ter ’while.

Oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

all the time.

Like a la zy flow ing (D)riv er

sur round ing cas tles in the (E)sky.

And the crowd is grow ing (D)big ger,

(A)lis t’nin’ for the hap py sounds, and I got to let them fly.

Oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

all the time.

Oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

oh, (C#m7)oh,

lis ten to the (A)mu sic,

all the time.

Oh,

Listen To The Music — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Listen To The Music" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Listen To The Music”

Where are the chord symbols for "Listen To The Music" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Listen To The Music" is in E.
What key is "Listen To The Music" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
Listen To The Music is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Listen To The Music"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Listen To The Music" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Listen To The Music"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Listen To The Music"?
"Listen To The Music" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Listen To The Music"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#m, C#m7, D, E, F#7.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Listen To The Music" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Listen To The Music" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Listen To The Music"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.